Fundraising and Partnerships Assistant

FUNDRAISING AND PARTNERSHIPS ASSISTANT

Nairobi, KE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support fundraising efforts by researching and identifying potential donors, partners, and funding opportunities.
• Maintain an updated database of donor and partner prospects, including records of engagement, proposals, and outcomes.
• Track and report on the progress of funding opportunities and partnership initiatives, ensuring timely follow-up.
• Collect, document, and compile impact stories, case studies, and testimonies to support donor reports and fundraising campaigns.
• Provide logistical and coordination support for alumni engagement initiatives and events.
• Draft correspondence, acknowledgements, and administrative documents related to fundraising and partnerships.
• Support the preparation of presentations, proposals, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Marketing and Communications Officer and the Content Development Assistant to ensure alignment of fundraising messaging and storytelling.
• Manage administrative functions of the Advancement Division, including scheduling meetings, filing records, processing requisitions, and handling general office communication.
• Perform any other duties assigned in support of the Advancement Division’s objectives.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Health Sciences, Communications, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• At least two (2) years’ experience in marketing, fundraising, administration, public relations, or digital communications in a university, NGO, or corporate setting.
• Good administration and coordination skills with knowledge of various tools used in the higher education fundraising space.
• Proven ability to work in multicultural environments.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills; ability to handle multiple deadlines and cross functional collaboration.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Team-oriented with the ability to build and lead teams
• Passion for higher education, health development
• Belief in the mission of AMIU as a Pan-African university
• Possess vision, energy and passion
• Personal commitment to diversity and equality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.